Volume 5 - CH 49

Act 5-49: A Touch of Anxiety

I was currently absentminded, staring at the sky while lying on the lawn of the hill in one corner of Ket Nya.

I knew all along that I, the sole human, was a foreign substance in this place. Rather, Chigi and co, Chato, and Bhu’s friendly attitude toward me was a strange one from a normal perspective. That’s why I had expected this kind of treatment. But still…

（Yeah, I’m definitely a lonely soul.）

They were monsters. For humans, they were the second most incomprehensible creature after the demon race. It was only by chance that I built a relationship of trust with some of them. Or rather, Crocodas was right, Shar and co’s attitude was abnormal one.

I understand that but, at this kind of time, when they didn’t rely on me was the darkest time of my life.

（I guess I’ve to leave this place after this situation calmed down to some extent.）

It was something that had been in my mind for a while. This place was paradise for monsters. And I really hope it will stay like that. Thus, I, the sole human, was an unnecessary foreigner. This paradise would be complete once I disappear.

「And yet, I can’t bring myself to do that…」

The moment I muttered those words,

「Yeah, that kind of worry is the privilege of youth.」

Before I knew it, a strong and reassuring voice resounded in my ears. When I turned around, I saw a man with a dog face, Ruu-san standing in front of the door.

「How’s the meeting, Ruu-san?」

「Well, we decided to subjugate the lizard that will be moving to the southern direction two days later.」

「I see. Ruu-san and the other should be able to fend off the invaders.」

There won’t be a problem as long as Ruu-san is here. I mean, I really couldn’t see the bottom of this person’s abilities after all. He also had a good head on his shoulder. I always get this feeling that he could single-handedly fend off that giant azure dragon, Cetus even if the latter brought an army with him.

「I wonder about that.」

Ruu-san turned around after he said such a profound remark.

「Ruu-San?」

This was the first time I saw this person putting on that kind of air. So I unintentionally asked him again.

「Gil, if by chance my actions get hindered, you’ll be the one who lead the team after me.」

Ruu-san gave such instructions without as much as looking at me.

「What’s that――」

He was already waving his hand and left before I managed to stop him.

The situation in which Ruu-san’s action got hindered eh. That equates to us losing our greatest combat force. It was something that I wanted to avoid at all costs.

But, Ruu-san never said nonsense until now. Since that was the case, it means that he already considered the possibility of him being held back in place before we reach Cetus.

When that happens――

「I’ll try to do something if that happens.」

I muttered, trying my best to crush such anxiety.